Global marine expertise.
Exceptional service.
Bishopsgate helps shipowners, operators, traders and marine businesses navigate complex risks worldwide. Our specialist team combines decades of market experience with a highly personal approach to deliver tailored insurance and reinsurance solutions.
Specialist thinking,
delivered personally
Working directly with insurers and alongside intermediaries worldwide, our marine brokers are known for their approachability, responsiveness and attention to detail. We take the time to understand each client’s operations, priorities and exposures before designing the right solution.
From established marine programmes to unusual, complex or highly specialised placements, we use our knowledge of international markets to secure effective protection and deliver confidence when it matters most.
250+
Combined specialist marine market experience
Worldwide
Supporting clients and intermediaries across global markets
Direct access
A close-knit team of senior marine specialists
EXPERTISE
Core areas of expertise
Our expertise covers the marine sector, from traditional hull and liability placements to specialist cargo, trade and offshore risks spanning Worldwide including the USA.
Hull and liability
Hull, machinery and hull interests; war and port risks; protection and indemnity; charterers’ liability; builders’ and conversion risks; and loss of hire or earnings.
Marine trade and infrastructure
Package policies for terminals, ports and other marine installations; ship repairers; stevedores; associated liabilities; and professional indemnity for maritime and transport businesses.
Cargo and logistics
General cargo, commodities, stock throughput, intermodal operations, war and strikes.
Specialist vessels and operations
Blue and brown water vessels, passenger ships, fishing, towage, salvage and wreck removal.
People and specialist equipment
Oceanographic overside equipment and underwater equipment.
CLAIMS SUPPORT
Support from placement through to settlement
Claims specialists are integral to our service, working alongside the broking team from placement through to resolution. With access to trusted adjusters, lawyers, surveyors and salvage specialists, we help clients respond to losses efficiently and pursue the best possible outcome.
OUR TEAM
A specialist team, easy to reach
Our business is built around experienced people and long-standing relationships. Clients have direct access to the specialists handling their business, with clear communication, close personal attention and the pace needed in the marine market.
Holly Williams
Senior Account Handler/Assistant Broker
CONTACT
Let’s talk about your marine risk
To learn more about our marine capabilities, discuss a particular risk or speak to one of our brokers, please get in touch.
connect@bishopsgateinsurance.co.uk
Office
2 Minster Court
Mincing Lane
London
EC3R 7BB
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